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Matukar language

Matukar is an Austronesian language spoken by about 400 people near Madang town, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea. It is universally spoken by its ethnic group.

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Matukar
Native toPapua New Guinea
Regionnorth of Madang town, Madang Province
Native speakers
430 (2003)1
Language codes
ISO 639-3mjk
Glottologmatu1261

Matukar (also called Matukar Panau) is an Austronesian language spoken by about 400 people near Madang town, Madang Province, Papua New Guinea. It is universally spoken by its ethnic group.

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References

  1. Matukar at Ethnologue (18th ed., 2015) (subscription required)
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